Living in Crescent, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crescent · Census data 2020–2024
Crescent has 376 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $83,056 (37% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $215,200.
Crescent is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crescent at a glance
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 63State: 38
- Median household income
- $83,056State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $215,200State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Crescent a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Louisiana median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Crescent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crescent the median home value is $215,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Crescent median household income
The median household income in Crescent is $83,056 and the income per person is $30,408. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Crescent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 35.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.44
35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crescent has many vacation and second homes.
Crescent demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 33.5%
- 65 and older
- 44.1%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crescent ›
Education in Crescent
28% of adults 25 and older in Crescent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crescent
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 26.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Crescent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent | 376 | $83,056 | $215,200 | — |
| Plaquemine | 6,075 | $69,366 | $176,300 | $880 |
| Dorseyville | 307 | $155,750 | — | — |
| Addis | 7,252 | $108,041 | $247,400 | $1,273 |
| White Castle | 2,237 | $18,750 | $87,700 | $733 |
| Brusly | 2,593 | $105,538 | $253,900 | $1,469 |
| St. Gabriel | 6,639 | $74,688 | $239,200 | $1,017 |
| Gardere | 12,223 | $55,409 | $243,300 | $1,157 |
| Port Allen | 4,942 | $59,474 | $181,300 | $958 |
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What is the median household income in Crescent, LA?
The median household income in Crescent is $83,056, 37% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Crescent?
The median home value in Crescent is $215,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Crescent, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Louisiana median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
What is the median age in Crescent?
The median age in Crescent is 63 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Crescent?
The average commute to work in Crescent is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crescent?
The unemployment rate in Crescent is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crescent?
28% of adults in Crescent have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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